The George Benson streetcars, named after the City Councilmember who brought them to the city, have been stored in a warehouse since being taken out of service in 2005.
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The 68-year old streetcar was acquired as part of a trade with United Transportation Corporation (UTC)/Rail Air Sources (RAS) in exchange for two Siemens U-2 light rail vehicles that were phased out of the MTS fleet.